Blitz3D Programmers Manual. Better than stock man?
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| Does anyone own the "Blitz3D Programmers Manual," and is it better than the manual that comes with my Blitz3d? Thanks, Galdy |
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| The manual is more of a reference manual, rather then a programming manual. Its about 400 pages in length and the first 100 pages give a very basic overview on programming in Blitz3D; no more than what you can learn just by looking an example code. The other 300 pages are just descriptions of each function in Blitz3D. Overall I was disappointed in the manual as I was expecting lots of example code on how to develop games, but there isn't much at all. I can't honestly say I would recommend it :( |
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| If you want real programming logic with Blitz3D (well, it's actually in Blitz2D, but it works for Blitz3D nonetheless), buy Krylar's book: Learn to program 2D games in Blitz Basic. It's only for 2D. If you want true 3D logic programming, search in the old (but gold) BlitzCoder tutorial archive: http://membres.multimania.fr/blitzcoder/articles.shtml - tons of stuff for Blitz3D, I've learned a lot from here. |
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| Thanks for the input and thanks for the links kry. That modbox4D is interesting by the way 6. Like to see a few things added. It will be interesting to see how it evolves and if a finished product emerges. Are you involved 6 or just promoting it? |
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| Your link for the "Learn to program 2D games in Blitz Basic." Did not work. Any other place i could find that book? |
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| Bums - just saw the age of this thread - sorry. Last edited 2011 |
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| Nah, don't worry, everyone is entitled a few NecroPosts™. Go ahead and ask! PS: my opinion might not reflect that of BRL's admins. |
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